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Going shopping? Shopping online? Buy Union!
Posted OnNovember 25, 2020 byOne thing that never changes is the value of well-established, American made brands produced by companies that treat their workers fairly and give them a voice on the job. Happy…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the loss of Justice Ginsburg
Posted OnSeptember 19, 2020 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion for civil rights, women’s rights and workers’ rights. “Justice Ginsburg always…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech thanks Gov. Phil Murphy for signing into law Workers’ Compensation Reform for Essential Workers who Contracted COVID-19
Posted OnSeptember 14, 2020 byMonday, September 14, 2020 “Governor Murphy has done a very good job in handling the pandemic in New Jersey under very difficult circumstances, said Charles Wowkanech, President of the New…Read More
House Democrats lead Families First agenda to confront coronavirus crisis
Posted OnMarch 19, 2020 byTalking Points from Congress From the Office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, March 19, 2020, at 12:06:21 PM EDT The American people need and deserve a coordinated, fully-funded, whole-of-government response…Read More
The president’s coronavirus guidelines for America
Posted OnMarch 16, 2020 by15 days to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) Please CLICK HERE to download a printable version of these. Read More
UPDATE: Murphy, Cuomo and Lamont announce regional restrictions to combat COVID-19; Murphy issues strict rules
Posted OnMarch 16, 2020 byFrom the New Jersey Governor’s Office, Monday, March 16, 2020 The three states will limit crowd capacity for recreational and social gatherings to 50 people, effective by 8 p.m. Monday,…Read More
Gov. Phil Murphy asks federal government to reopen Affordable Care Act enrollment
Posted OnMarch 16, 2020 byFrom the New Jersey Governor’s Office, Sunday, March 15, 2020 TRENTON – Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy today requested the federal government open a Special Enrollment…Read More
Gov. Phil Murphy recommends cancellation of all public gatherings of more than 250 individuals
Posted OnMarch 12, 2020 byFrom the Office of the Governor 03/12/2020 TRENTON – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy today released the following statement: “Today, based on guidance we have received from the commissioner of…Read More
Governor declares state of emergency amid COVID-19
Posted OnMarch 10, 2020 byNews from the Office of Gov. Phil Murphy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2020 Public health emergency to strengthen state preparedness to contain the spread of novel coronavirus TRENTON – As part…Read More
Governor announces guidelines for Equal Pay Act compliance
Posted OnMarch 2, 2020 byGuidelines further educate employees and employers on protections of Equal Pay Act From the Office of Gov. Philip D. Murphy, March 2, 2020 TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy today announced…Read More